SPEC Kit 323: Socializing New Hires (August 2011)
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42 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses Strategic Plan goal achievement. Individual employee achievement of performance goals. Overall improvement on annual ClimateQUAL® survey. Two measures of success: 1. Does the mentee volunteer to become a mentor? 2. Does the mentee encourage any new staff they may supervise to participate in the Mentoring Program? Use data to see if programs make a difference, improve program planning, ensure best use of funds and demonstrate impact. We respond to suggestions by tweaking the course or changing elements around. We also provide feedback to individual presenters based on information in the evaluation forms. Our motto is “continuous improvement.” Benefits of Socialization Programs/Activities 17. Please briefly describe up to three primary beneﬁts for participants of your library’s socialization programs/activities. N=52 Note: Primary beneﬁts noted by respondents included meeting and getting to know colleagues; establishing a network of contacts within and outside of the library; acclimating new hires to the organizational culture; facilitating general orientation to the organization; facilitating support for learning about the promotion and tenure process; and getting to know the organizational culture. Selected Comments Getting oriented to colleagues, work assessment, and environment. Acquaintance with professional development opportunities. Knowledge/expectation of performance appraisal standards (staff) and peer review process (librarians). Helps new hires develop a network to support them in their role. Enables individuals to feel they are an important part of the organization, builds a sense of community. Encourages collaboration between co-workers. Meet the university librarian (UL) and other members of the Library Cabinet; connect their faces and names; hear about the scope of their assignments. Learn the strategic priorities of the library from the UL directly. Gain a better understanding of where the employee and his/her department ﬁt into the library as a whole. Employees feel supported and valued by the organization. Employees receive the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to do their jobs and enhance their promotional opportunities. Employees gain a better understanding of the organization’s culture and mission. Develop contacts, collaborators, research assistance, or professional development. Receive/impart knowledge about the UGA Libraries from a perspective beyond one’s own departmental colleagues or supervisors. Identify library staff and faculty who have interests corresponding to professional research projects and/or have similar community and civic interests. 1. Because of the large size of this institution, it is helpful for all levels of staff to be able to maneuver this large organization. Orientation and socialization help reduce the anxiety of new employees. 2. Orientation and socialization